Senior Editor, Plant Sciences

Senior Editor – Plant Sciences

 

We are currently seeking a Senior Acquisitions Editor of Plant Sciences to join our New York Soho office.

 

Springer Science+Business Media is one of the most prestigious international scientific publishers of books, journals, and electronic media today, with subsidiaries and representatives all over the world. Our publications range from medicine to all fields of life sciences, and from mathematics to engineering. Wherever scientific research is carried out, highly qualified experts count themselves among Springer's authors, including a large number of Nobel prize winners. Around 5,000 people are employed by the Springer Group worldwide. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: - Medical, Dental and Vision - Life and AD&D - 401(k) - Flexible Spending Accounts - Tuition Assistance - Summer Hours Position Summary:

 

Responsible for increasing company profitability via acquisitions and ongoing management of books and journals in the field of Plant Sciences that are consistent with the company's reputation as a high-quality, high-level publisher of scientific, professional, and reference works.  Involves extensive author contact, proposal review, contract negotiation, acquisition of manuscripts for production, promotional planning and monitoring of sales, budget and financial planning, long-range planning for growth and development of the program and management of editorial support staff. Strong interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills are essential to the position.  Regular business travel is required.

 

Required Background:

- Bachelor’s degree

- A minimum of five years experience in publishing (editorial acquisitions preferred) and/or academic research in the field

- Strong computer skills in word processing, spreadsheet applications, and presentation software

To be considered, please email your resume directly to kc.resumes@springer.com . Include the following: - Cover letter which must include salary history and requirements - Include the code “Ed-Plant Sciences� in the subject line of your message - Attach your resume as an MS WORD document Visit us online at www.springer.com. We regret that we are unable to respond to each resume. Only those individuals selected for interviews will be contacted. Springer is an equal opportunity employer.